When Chen Zifeng's truck drove into Xinghua City, it became clear why Chief Han wanted to locate his deputy general headquarters in Xinghua. Xinghua is located in the hinterland of Lixiahe River in northern Jiangsu. This area is crisscrossed by rivers, lakes, and ports.
, as dense as a spider web.
Precisely because it is surrounded by water on all sides, is so remote, and has extremely inconvenient transportation, there is a saying in history that "Zhaoyang has been avoiding soldiers since ancient times." "Avoiding soldiers" means avoiding war!
Another point is that Xinghua County is not big, but it has very strong walls.
There were soldiers guarding the city gate. Chen Zifeng's truck had to enter the city. Fortunately, he had called in advance, otherwise it would not have been easy.
Therefore, it may not be easy for the Japanese to attack Xinghua!
8-25
Chen Zifeng drove into Xinghua and inquired in many places along the way. Only then did he find out that Commander Han's deputy commander-in-chief's headquarters was located in Liyuan on Wu'an Street, which was generally located on Fuqian Street. This was easier to handle.
Qiao Yanfang checked the map and found Fuqian Street first, and then Wu'an Street. She looked at the surrounding streets, then raised her head and said to Chen Zifeng: "Should we live closer or farther away?"
Chen Zifeng waved his hand and opened his mouth, but did not speak! He rolled his eyes, thought for a while, and said: "What we did is just a mess! Damn it, we should stay away! It can't be too much."
Far, too far and inconvenient."
Even if Chen Zifeng wanted to live close, it would be impossible. There is no suitable place around Li Garden!
Qiao Yanfang drove around in a big circle, and finally found a large car shop with a deserted business in the alley of Yushi Road south of Liyuan. After driving around, she told the shop owner that she wanted to rent it all
!
The shop owner smiled happily, quickly negotiated the price with her, and left with a few shop assistants.
Their two trucks can be parked in the yard of the big car shop. A few large shops can accommodate about ten of them, no problem.
Li San worried about the meal and asked a nearby restaurant to deliver it to them!
Chen Zifeng said: "Old rules, eat better!"
Li San smiled crookedly. This was the most appropriate thing to do! He nodded and didn't need to speak.
8-26
After everything was settled, Chen Zifeng and Qiao Yanfang went out together to find Commander Han's headquarters.
In fact, it’s not that far. Go north on Pailou Road, then turn two more corners, and you’ll find Li Garden on Wu’an Road.
There were soldiers standing guard outside Li Yuan's double wooden doors. They showed their IDs and official letters and asked them to inform them.
After a while, a young lieutenant officer came out, checked their documents and official letters again, asked their names carefully, and then led them through the gate.
As soon as you enter the door, you will see a building like a corridor, but wider than the corridor. There are glass windows on both sides, and there are some chairs placed along the windows. It looks more like a conference room.
The lieutenant said: "This is called the ship's hall. Look, it looks like a ship. There is only one room in the open area, but there are seven rooms in the deep area. Look at the passages on both sides, do they look like the springboard for boarding the ship? We usually hold meetings here."
Chen Zifeng praised: "Good place, good place."
He knew at a glance that this place used to be a private garden of a wealthy family. There were many houses in the garden, all with blue bricks and black tiles. Towering old trees and wisteria trellises could be seen everywhere in the courtyard. It looked a bit shabby, but he thought
It must have been quite luxurious back then!
Chen Zifeng and Qiao Yanfang followed the officer and turned two corners, entered a square hall, and then turned into a room.
8-27
This room is very exquisite. I think back in the day, this place was probably even more exquisite!
Behind the desk, a young officer with the rank of major general stared at them and stood up with a stern face.
The lieutenant reported: "Sir, they are Chen Zifeng and Qiao Yanfang from Chongqing, from the Military Operations Brigade. Captain Chen, this is Director Wei Xijiang of the Staff Office of the Deputy General Headquarters. He is waiting for you to come."
Chen Zifeng still looked stupid. He saluted Director Wei first, and then handed over the official letter issued by the Ninth War Zone with both hands.
Director Wei said: "Sit down!" and looked down at the official letter in his hand.
After exactly two minutes, he threw the official letter in his hand on the table, rubbed his face with both hands, and then looked at Chen Zifeng and Qiao Yanfang, his eyes were quite unkind!
He asked coldly: "What's the matter!"
Chen Zifeng blinked and looked at him. He had been reading the official letter for so long, and now he asked what the matter was!
He said: "Sir, we are ordered to investigate the conflict between Chief Han's troops and the New Fourth Army in Banta Town!"
Wei Xijiang slammed the table and said loudly: "You are talking nonsense! We are in conflict with them, it is they who are in conflict with us! Which side are you on? Your elbows are turned outward! Do you still remember, the one on your hat?
What does his cap badge look like! Ah, tell me!"
Wei Xijiang was really furious! A must-win battle in March was a failure! Not only did he lose more than a thousand people, he also lost some places! Chief Han was very angry about this battle!
I was even more angry! This battle was commanded by me! This is what Wei Xijiang was thinking!
Chen Zifeng looked at him strangely and said calmly: "Sir, Chief Han sent troops to Banta Town. Can't it be said that they were the ones who provoked it? Sir, can you explain it to me?"
"That place turned out to be our territory! Luo Binghui's fifth detachment forced their way in!"
"Before we came, we checked out the combat operations in that area. It should be said that the Kuomintang, the Communist Party and the Japanese army were all stationed in that area! We can't simply say it is your territory!"
"It is also the guerrilla zone of the New Fourth Army, or it can also be said to be the guerrilla zone of the Japanese army! I am right!"
"We have occupied it longer! It should be considered ours!"
"Sir, we are not going to fight about this. There is no point in fighting about this! I just want to ask about the situation in March this year when Chief Han sent troops to attack Banta Town! Who started it first! Sir, can you tell me directly!" Chen Zifeng stared sternly.
Follow him!
"It's the New Fourth Army!"
"Sir, it was your troops who attacked Banta Town! Why do you say it was the New Fourth Army that started it!"
"It's them! We took action because we couldn't bear it anymore!"
"Sir, what do you mean, please explain clearly!"
"The area around Lai'an County is the only way for us to replenish ammunition and supplies! We are behind enemy lines! We must rely on supplies from the rear to persevere! Don't you understand this!"
"Sir, you mean that the New Fourth Army has cut off your transportation channel!"
"It's not just cutting them off! They simply robbed our supplies! Tell me, what should we do? Without weapons and ammunition, how can we resist the Japanese attack! Just tell me this!"
Chen Zifeng stared at him dumbfounded for a while, then said softly: "Sir, when are you talking about?"
Wei Xijiang stared at him, "May this year! May 19th! Don't you want to investigate the conflict between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party? Then find out this matter first! If you find out clearly, recover our weapons and ammunition, we
Let’s talk again! If you can’t find out, don’t waste any time talking to me! Go and stay somewhere cool! Someone is coming! See you off!”
This meeting ends like this!
9-1
Chen Zifeng and Qiao Yanfang walked out of the gate of Liyuan and stood in a corner staring at each other.
Chen Zifeng was so angry that he couldn't let go, and his eyes were very fierce. The most obvious feeling in his heart was that this conflict between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party might not be simple!
"Tell me, is what Chief Wei said possible?"
"Zifeng, I feel that there may be a little shadow."
"Why!"
"When we came from Dingyuan County, we were sitting on the truck. Did you notice the look in Staff Li's eyes? He kept staring at the weapons and ammunition in our truck! I kept guessing whether he would ask us for them. It was pretty good.
, he didn’t say anything!”
"If they dare to intercept the supplies of the First National Army, Commander Han would be justified in sending troops to attack!"
At this time, a smile suddenly appeared on Qiao Yanfang's face and she said softly: "Let's use an analogy. I am the Communist Party and you are the country. Who wants the least conflict? The country or the Communist Party?"
Chen Zifeng looked at her with his mouth crooked, his eyes flickering, and said, "So, what you mean is that the Communist Party doesn't want any conflict? Is that what you mean?"
"Zifeng, first of all, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party cooperated, so we provided them with some supplies! I heard that the quantity is not large!"
"That's why they use their brains!"
"No, before the Kuomintang and the Communist Party cooperated, we fought with them for ten years. Who provided them with supplies!"
"Fuck! Damn it, come on second!"
"Second, what is our mission!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zifeng suddenly became vigilant, stared at her and said, "What do you think our mission is!"
Qiao Yanfang tilted her mouth and sneered at him, "That's damn weird! You always mutter that this task is inexplicable, but you never discussed it with me! Let me tell you, the second thing I said was my own guess!"
Chen Zifeng laughed strangely for a while, "Damn it, that's because I'm short-sighted! Is that okay? You say it, you say it!"
Qiao Yanfang's eyes became sharp, "What I can guess now is why Li Pinxian's troops cooperated so well with Han Deqin's troops! As soon as Li Pinxian took action, the New Fourth Army who came to Anbanta Town went to Ding
Far away, Chief Han here has sent troops! Don’t forget, Li Pinxian is from the fucking Gui clan! How many years has he been rebelling against Chiang Kai-shek! Although Chief Han’s troops are a mixed bag, they belong to the Central Military System! You need to think clearly
Is there any truth in it?”
Chen Zifeng stared at her with wide eyes, as if he didn't recognize her, and finally nodded and said: "An thief has always said that you are getting smarter and smarter! I didn't expect that you are really getting smarter and smarter!"
You mean, let’s check this!”
"Then you'll die faster!"
"Then what do you think we should do?"
"Chief Wei said that in May this year, a batch of supplies was intercepted by the New Fourth Army! I suggest that we investigate this first! If we find out clearly, both sides can talk! The next step of the investigation will be even better!"